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S_______ receives from S_______, has larger response field?

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In Biology, a sensory cell with a larger receptive field has a less precise localization ability, but can detect stimuli over a broader area, compared to one with a smaller receptive field.

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The original question seems to be about sensory reception, specifically whether a cell that receives stimuli from a larger surface area, or 'response field', has a larger response compared to one with a smaller surface area. In Biology, sensory cells that have larger receptive fields are typically less precise in their ability to localize stimuli than those with smaller reception fields. However, cells with larger receptive fields are generally better at detecting stimuli over a broader area. For example, in the human sensory system, a receptive field can refer to the area of the skin that, when stimulated, alters the firing rate of a neuron. Neurons with larger receptive fields can sense touch over a larger area of the skin, but with less precision in pinpointing the exact location, compared to neurons with smaller receptive fields that offer greater localization.

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